Heritage Corridor Ale Trail Beer Releases: Week of September 1, 2023

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New Releases & Old Favorites

RT66 Old School Brewing Company
Wilmington, IL

Out of the Woods
Pilsner

They named it after a local icon in town at the Wildcat Football field!

“Out of the Woods” is crisp and bright like the lights on the Wildcat Football field on a crisp fall Friday night! Stop in for a pour before or after the game.

Garage Band Brewing Company
Plainfield, IL

High Tide
Pineapple Coconut Sour

Blasted with a copious amount of pineapple and coconut, High Tide yields a classic taste you can find in your favorite piña colada by the beach but with a Garage Band twist! Snag a pour at their Plainfield taproom, kick back and enjoy some sun and 75°. 

Hickory Creek Brewing Company
New Lenox, IL

Mighty Oak
EPA (Extra Pale Ale) - 5.3%

A refreshing pale ale with extra special bitters.

Miskatonic Brewing Company
Darien, IL

Loggers from Vienna
Vienna Lager - 5.3%

In collaboration with Streetside Brewery, Miskatonic has created an elegantly complex malt forward amber-colored lager with a beautiful off-white persistent head. A clean yet rich, bready, toasty, and Maillard-forward malt flavor and aromatics. Floral and spicy noble hops play nicely with the clean somewhat dry bitter finish.

Pollyanna Brewing Company
Lemont, IL

Fruhauf
Oktoberfest - 5.4%

It's finally not "stay in your house" hot anymore and we think that calls for a Fruhauf! Let's embrace the potential there will soon be a chill in the air and cheers to this beautiful Saturday. Grab a pint of our Oktoberfest Lager and bask in the glow of this practically Fall weather!

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Perfect Match
Hazy IPA

This hazy IPA was brewed in collaboration with one of our awesome beertenders Brady aka Chi Beer Guy.

This Hazy IPA rolls in at a smooth 6.1% ABV and is brimming with peachy, juicy citrus flavors from the ample dry hopping of Nectaron, Citra, and Amarillo hops. We also used a new thiolized yeast that works cohesively with this list of specially curated ingredients chosen by Brady and Paul.

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Chata
Horchata - inspired Wit Beer

A Nod to Tradition: Chata brings you the essence of horchata, blending the classic harmony of rice, cinnamon, and vanilla with the refreshing qualities of a wit beer. Each sip is a silky and spiced dance of velvety textures and the warmth of cinnamon, intertwining effortlessly with the subtle sweetness of rice and vanilla.

Chata does contain lactose and is clearly labeled as such.

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Festbier Euro Lager
Lager - 5.7%

Festbier can be described as a heartier version of the classic Munich Helles with an increased alcohol content and fuller body, this style also features a touch more hop character. The spicy and floral hop notes are rounded out by the classic toasted caramel malt character traditionally present in our favorite Oktoberfest seasonal beers.

Mad Hatchet Brewing Company
Shorewood, IL

Two Mad Hatchets
Mexican - style Lager - 4.3%

In collaboration with Two Hound Red Brewing Co. Mad Hatchet has created a Mexican - style lager with lime and hibiscus.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Lockport, IL & Ottawa, IL

Dobroy Nochi
Russian Imperial Stout

Chocolate • Dried Fruits • Caramel

A Russian Imperial Stout with flavor notes of chocolate, dark fruits, and hints of dark roasted coffee.

Miskatonic Brewing Company
Darien, IL

Bramble Long Tongue Liar
Kettle Sour with Marionberries - 4.4%

Bramble Long Tongue Liar is a sweet, tart, and prickly kettle sour fermented with fresh Marionberry puree. Often called "The King of Blackberries" they offer a rich earthy flavor that melds sweet with tart. We whirlpool Comet, Mosaic, and Mandarina Bavaria to accentuate the citrus sweet fruit and berry flavor, while also adding a kiss of tangerine peel. Look for a light salty sweet body balanced out nicely with a dry hop of Perle to add an earthy herbal mint-like finish.